PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Nestled in the woods within a few hundred feet of the million-acre George Washington National Forest. This cottage is in the Mill Gap area of the Lost River Valley, just two hours from the DC Metro area. The HOA is well organized and well-funded and tasked with maintaining the roads as well as snow removal. Only fifteen minutes to Rock Cliff Lake, which has a sandy beach, hiking trails, boat ramp and covered picnic pavilions. Hiking, fishing canoeing available. Only 20 minutes to Lost River State Park with its pool, hiking trails and horse-back riding. Bike trails opportunities are also available. Winter skiing and tubing is located just across the mountain is Bryce, Va., or just a little over an hour to Timberline, WV, with its ski slopes. This mountain cottage has a primary suit with bath and a second bedroom/den and a small loft area. There is a locally crafted stone fireplace with exterior wood storage pass through. (Wood from porch storage area may be passed through to the interior via this slot which is next to the fireplace) Nice eat-in kitchen with wood burning unit for additional heat. Covered front porch, large deck, separate deck for a hot tub (Electric to spa area). Unfinished basement area with W/D hookup. This is a great opportunity to purchase your mountain getaway in a wonderful community with access to so many outdoor activities.Notable most recent Upgrades-Special Points about property* Sq Footage living above ground 1250 includes loft, does not include 10x10 attic storage* Sq Footage below finished utility 144 plus an unfinished 8x8 storage* Well depth 180ft * Septic concrete tank 1000g w/2 lines 100ft each* Site survey 2006 and Lot 7 did in 2023 - matching* Taxes paid $434* HOA paid $252* Ambulance fee paid $120Recent Upgrades* New Hot Water heater 2024* Exterior stain/paint 23/24* Refurbished gutters, gutter guards, window trim 23/24* Metal Roof 26 gauge sealed seams 12/2023* Added ceiling front porch 2021* Added Wood Floors frt main room/kitchen 2020* New Slider Doors(2) 2019* Added Covered rear porch, can be screened, 2019* Secondary bath new window-fresh paint 2019* Kitchen Upgrade w/new stove, 2 new refrigerators, new cabinets, new countertop, new moveable butcher block top island 2018 Special Points* Vac home owner used only, never rented out* Mountain views of GW Forest and Valley* Stream runs thru south end of property* Circular shale/gravel drive w/concrete pad at entrance* Stone fireplace* Stone fire pit* Thermal dblhng-casement windows* Great room 16 ft ceilings w/loft overlook* Wet Bar in Great Room* Attic storage w/drop stairs* 2 bed/2 full bath/den* 5 ceiling fans